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Cooperative Examination What You’ll Practice: Checking Ears Checking Eyes Checking Mouth Examining Paws Palpating Abdoment Holding Tail Real-Life Translation: “My dog is calm and relaxed instead of resisting during exams.” Exercise 1: Ears Gently lift your dog’s ear and briefly look inside. Mark the calm behavior with “yes,” then release the ear and reward your dog with a treat. Exercise 2: Eyes With one hand under your dog’s chin or gently holding the muzzle, use your other hand to carefully open your dog’s eye and take a brief look. Mark calm, still behavior with “yes,” then release and reward with a treat. Exercise 3: Teeth Place one hand under your dog’s chin to help keep them steady. With your other hand, gently hold the muzzle and lift the lips to briefly look at the teeth. When your dog remains still, mark with “yes,” then release and reward with a treat. Exercise 4: Paws Front Paws: Gently lift your dog’s front paw by moving it backward toward their belly and raising it so you can see the bottom of the foot. Think of this like lifting a horse’s hoof to clean it out. Back Paws: Lift the back paw in a similar way, raising it slightly behind your dog rather than underneath them. Raising and holding the paws this way provides a clear view of the paw pads and makes it easier to see the quick during nail trims. When your dog remains calm and still, mark with “yes,” then release and reward with a treat. Exercise 5: Palpating the Belly While holding your dog’s collar for stability, gently palpate the belly area. When your dog remains calm and still, mark with “yes,” release, and reward. Exercise 6: Tail Hold your dog’s collar to help keep them steady. Gently touch the base of the tail or lightly hold the tail. When your dog remains still, mark with “yes,” then release and reward with a treat. Troubleshooting Even with careful practice, some dogs may show stress or resistance. Use these tips to help keep exercises safe and positive: Signs to Slow Down or Regress: Freezing or stiffening of the body Growling, snarling, or snapping Whale eye (showing the whites of the eyes) or hard staring Sudden attempts to escape or move away Heavy panting, yawning, or lip licking as stress signals Steps to Address Issues: Stop immediately and give your dog space. Return to an easier step they have previously mastered. Shorten the session or reduce pressure/handling intensity. Reward calm behavior generously before trying again. Observe body language carefully — your dog will guide you on what they can tolerate. Additional Tips: Keep sessions short and positive; multiple short sessions are more effective than long ones. Always mark calm behavior before releasing pressure. Consistency and patience build trust and reduce stress over time. If aggression or fear persists, seek guidance from a professional trainer. Troubleshooting Tip: Helping Your Dog Stay Still If your dog has trouble remaining calm and still, you can: Allow them to sniff or lick a treat while you begin the exercise, gradually fading it out as they become more comfortable. Hold their collar gently to help stabilize them, but continue to wait for calm stillness before marking with “yes” and releasing. The goal is always calm, voluntary participation, never force your dog to hold a position.